Data-driven decision-making in medical education and healthcare

At a time when we are surrounded by the everyday use of communication and information technologies very closely linked to the Internet, it is challenging to discern the accuracy, truthfulness and objectivity of the information presented and published. This book and its chapters aim to provide an overview of selected projects and activities across the academic and governmental domains focused on data processing and visualisation. It is crucial to recognise that, given the volume of data of varying quality that we now have at our disposal, we need to focus much more on understanding, identifying, and distributing correct information and inferences directly from the data. This is the main reason why this book was written. The individual case studies focus on examples of both good and bad practices, drawing on experiences from real-life projects. Data should always serve as a basis for decision-making processes and mechanisms, but only if they are correctly processed, understood, and,...

Oral surgery 2

Complete set of topics from course „Oral surgery 2“ , which include 12 hours of lectures in winter semester in the 4^th class of study of Dentistry at the Faculty of Medicine Comenius University in Bratislava.                                  

NewMed: New Era in Medical Education

During the spring of 2020, due to the advancing pandemic of COVID-19, there was a need to move teaching to the online environment in a short time. This need has affected all universities in Europe, but the position of medical faculties is specific in the fact that a large part of teaching takes place in the form of practical exercises and clinical practice, as well as in the fact that senior students were heavily involved in volunteering, which placed great demands on their time possibilities, which are limited even in normal times due to the complexity of the study.

New methods of primary prevention of dental caries in children

The study material “New methods in primary prevention of dental caries in children” is based on the need to present updated literature on primary prevention of dental caries in children, which reflects current trends and the latest findings of basic, applied and clinical research in the field of etiopathogenesis and prevention of dental caries. Due to the intensive scientific work of our team in this field, supported by a number of Czech and international publications, we have implemented results from molecular genetics and microbiology or behavioral intervention into the scripts. We point out the necessity of interdisciplinary cooperation and the benefits and interconnection of theoretical and clinical disciplines at medical and science faculties, not only in the framework of oral health research.

Spectacle technique and technology

This set of four publications is offered to foreign students as a support for practice from subjects Spectacle technique and technology. Each publication contains 14 exercises which deals with important topics from optical and optometry practice. Students will learn how to measure pupillary distance for far and near, how to center spherical spectacle lens and what is the different in centration of aspherical lens.

Anatomy of the Urogenital System

The textbook was composed for the pre graduate medical students as the basic educational material. It contains the solid theoretical basis of the anatomy of the urogenital system with a focus on clinical application. The textbook has four chapters. The first chapter describes the organs of the urinary system, the second and the third deals with the male and female genital system, respectively. Each organ is described as for the position and relations, external description, internal structure (or the wall), blood supply, lymph drainage, and innervation. The theoretical parts are completed by clinical columns. The fourth chapter contains the review questions that may help students verify their knowledge. Although the textbook contains schemas, photographs of formalin-fixed cadaveric specimens and modified figures from public domain, Henry Gray 'Anatomy of the Human Body' (Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, 1918), it is necessary to use the anatomical atlas, too (Sobotta's,...

Gerontostomatology

The subject Gerontostomatology is dealing with specific features od Dentistry in erderly patients. It is realized in one course of study at winter semester in the 6th Class Dentistry at the Faculty of Medicine at Comenius University in Bratislava. End evaluation of the course with oral examination by 1 ECTS credit.                                                                                                               

Dental Implantology

The subject Dental Implantology is realized in one course of study of Dentistry at the Faculty of Medicine at Comenius University in Bratislava and is finished by 1 ECTS credit at winter semester in the 6th Class.                                                                                                                                                                         

Course on Biomedical research - online

In the next semester, we are opening more courses for doctors, students and scientists.

Scientific research is an integral part of the medical profession. Today is the age of evidencebased medicine, the incapacity of interpretation of scientific studies is incompatible with quality performance of the medical profession.

Starts on March 17, 2021.

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Selected chapters from general pharmacology for students of general medicine and dentistry at FM MU

This text covers selected chapters on general pharmacology including fundamental pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, routes of drug administration, classification of drug dosage forms and their main features, adverse drug reactions and drug interactions. It is intended for students of general medicine and dentistry of English study programmes at the Faculty of Medicine MU.

Research Activities in Dentistry

This teaching material is intended for students of Dentistry registered for the subject Research Activities in Dentistry. The aim of that subject is to improve the students' knowledge of the scientific advancements in dentistry and closely related fields, to motivate students to participate in research activities, to augment their scientific ambitions and, therefore, to lay grounds for their postgraduate studies and scientific career.

Study notes for lectures in paediatric cardiology not only for paediatricians

Study notes for lectures in paediatric cardiology not only for paediatricians consist of four main parts: Paediatric propedeutics in paediatric cardiology, How to make a diagnosis in paediatric cardiology, Paediatric cardiology I and Paediatric cardiology II. Paediatric propedeutics is focused on the examination of a patient with suspicion on cardiac disease. How to make a diagnosis reviews the diagnostic methods in cardiology and their contribution to the diagnostic process. Paediatric cardiology I is focused on cardiac disease, mainly congenital heart defects, diagnosis of congenital heart defects and their treatment. Paediatric cardiology II covers issues of cardiomyopathies, inflammatory heart disease and arrhythmias.

International Research Interdisciplinary School IRIS

The IRIS “University without Walls” workshop program created at the Duke University, Durham, USA, is the problem-based training approach on developing of skills to prepare and carry out research project and to collaborate on common project in multidisciplinary international team.

September 11 - 16, 2020. Western Slovakia (near to Bratislava), Slovakia.

Radioactivity III.

The lecture „Radioactivity III“ is aimed to explain gamma decay, interaction of gamma rays with matter, energy spectra, radiation attenuation, and protection against radiation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a chronic progressive neuropathy caused by conditions which lead to damage of the optic nerve and consequently loss of visual function. The most common risk factor is raised intraocular pressure.
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world.                                                  

Psychology in Medicine

Psychology is becoming increasingly important in people's lives. It is significant to research human behaviour and how people interact with their environment, as well as how they develop physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. A rising number of people have been both physically and mentally harmed in recent years as a result of cognitive, emotional, or behavioural disorders. It was determined that a study book on psychology for medical students was required.

Ružičková, Dragašek: Psychology in Medicine, Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach, ŠafárikPress, Košice 2023, ISBN  978-80-574-0223-7.

Dental Materials and Technologies 3

Study materials from course "Dental Materials and Technologies 3" for Dentistry 3^rd class.
The subject Dental Materials and Technologies is divided in three courses within three semesters of study of Dentistry at the Faculty of Medicine Comenius University in Bratislava and it is finished by oral exam.

Anatomical dissection – protocols

The textbook is intended as protocols for the dissection course. It will contain worksheets for each dissected anatomical region. It will enable students to record the current state of the dissected region, including any variations, and thus obtain a comprehensive picture and better orientation in the region. The textbook can be used to improve the preparation of students for practical examinations, which are part of the final anatomy exam.

Oral surgery 3

Complete set of 6 topics from course „Oral surgery 3“ , which include 12 hours of lectures in summer semester in the 4^th class of study of Dentistry at the Faculty of Medicine Comenius University in Bratislava.                                                                                         

Quantities and Units: New Definitions

The International System of Units, SI, is used worldwide as the preferred system of units as the basic language for science, technology... SI is a consistent system of units for use in all aspects of life, including health. SI has been accepted by 59 member states and another 42 associate members of the General Conference worldwide.

First Aid e-learning

The First Aid e-learning summarizes the basic topics of first aid in six chapters. The material is updated according to the latest recommendations of the European Resuscitation Council published in 2021. The below-mentioned version of the website is intended for the general public. For students and lecturers of the Faculty of Medicine of the Masaryk University, there is an extended version, which is supplemented with organisational information and video lectures.

Oral mucosal diseases – repetitorium and atlas

This electronic publication includes a textbook and an accompanying image database of pathologies of the oral mucosa. The introductory chapters cover general knowledge of the oral mucosa. This is followed by chapters on individual diseases, including differential diagnostic notes. All patients whose anonymized images were included in the Atlas agreed with using the images for educational purposes. The chapters covering rare diseases were supplemented with photographs from book atlases to make the electronic image database of our atlas as complete as possible.

Free fibula harvesting – videolecture

This educational video shows the procedure for harvesting a free vascularized fibula that can be used for microsurgical reconstruction of bone defects of the tibia, femur, forearm, and upper or lower jaw. The entire operation, which has been edited into a 18-minute video, is described in detail: English subtitles are available.

Selected chapters from neurosurgery

This set of educational videos is dedicated to selected topics in the area of neurosurgery: surgical techniques (basic procedures in neurosurgery), trephination of chronic subdural haematoma, endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV), supplementary tests in normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), introduction of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt, transnasal extirpation of a pituitary adenoma, awake craniotomy (brain tumour surgery), treatment of subarachnoid haemorrhage from a cerebral aneurysm, and treatment of pial arteriovenous malformations of the brain.

How to study and not forget - Principles of brain-compatible learning

The book is primarily intended for first-year university students, but it is suitable for anyone who needs to learn. Students can find here the basic principles of learning, principles of how to preserve knowledge, how to concentrate without wasting time, how not to stress before a test or exam and many other practical tips. By acquiring simple knowledge, students will be able to learn effectively with the principles of brain-compatible learning in a way that they will acquire as much information as possible in the shortest period of time with maximum retention; that is minimal forgetting.

Adriana Boleková et al: How to study and not forget - Principles of brain-compatible learning, Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach, ŠafárikPress, Košice 2020, ISBN 978-80-8152-897-2.

Research Activities in Dentistry – Practical Course

This educational material is intended for students of Dentistry who signed for the subject Research Activities in Dentistry. In this lab seminar, students will acquire practical experience with molecular-biological analyses that are routinely used in the field of Dentistry, both for research purposes and for diagnosis of diseases (not only) of the oral cavity. Students will be tasked with the detection of two single nucleotide polymorphisms in the gene for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), an enzyme playing an important role in the folic acid metabolism. Within the scope of this seminar, students will also learn to predict the phenotype (i.e., to predict the ability to metabolize the folic acid) based on the analyzed MTHFR haplogenotype.

Selected Chapters in Adult Urology

The publication “Selected Chapters in Adult Urology” is intended for English-speaking students of the Faculty of Medicine of the Masaryk University. These comprehensive study materials cover the entire spectrum of adult urology. Texts are supplemented with extensive image documentation. The publication is comprehensive enough to be used by students for their preparation for the state examination, in accordance with the latest knowledge of urology.

X-rays: Sources and Spectra

The lecture „X-rays: Sources and Spectra“ is aimed to explain X-ray origin, their energy spectra (line and continuous), their interactions with matter, radiation attenuation and properties of X-rays important for medical applications.                                                                                                                                              

Principles of refrative surgery

Refractive surgery is a surgery that treats eye problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ...

Ophthalmooncology - Pigmented Conjunctival Lesions

Conjunctival melanocytic lesions are the most common tumors of the conjunctiva, comprising 52% of all conjunctival tumors. Several classifications have been suggested for conjunctival melanocytic lesions. Thus far, the 1980 World Health Organization (WHO) classification has been most widely used and includes three pathologic categories: conjunctival nevus, conjunctival melanosis, and malignant melanoma (MM).